Liga: Atlético wins against Celta and goes 4th – Foot Mercato

After the draw conceded at home in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Manchester United (1-1), Atlético de Madrid chained their second reception, this time as part of the 26th day of La Liga against Celta de Vigo. The Colchoneros aimed to put pressure on FC Barcelona, ​​4th before this match, and the two Sevillian clubs, completing the podium behind Real Madrid. The Galicians wanted to confirm their place in the first part of the table.

The start of the match seemed very involved between these two formations, sometimes too much, forcing the referee to distribute the warnings (4 yellow cards in 20 minutes). Then, on a superb long serve from Kondogbia, Renan Lodi got rid of Hugo Mallo before deceiving Matias Dituro (1-0, 36th). This same connection brought the second Madrid goal, with a shot from the Brazilian between the legs of the Argentinian goalkeeper (2-0, 62nd). This victory allows the Red-and-Whites to take 4th place at Barça, who will play in Bilbao on Sunday evening (9 p.m.), Celta remains stuck in 10th place in the La Liga standings.